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Explore Soviet Heritage and History on Tallinn Coast Tour

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| Tallinn, Estonia
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©J. Leppmets. The Olympic Center in Tallinn built for Moscow Olympics in 1980
We get to admire the beautiful view from Tallinn TV Tower
We hear stories about the Song Festival Grounds
The memorial opened in 2018 in memory of Estonia’s victims of communism
©J. Leppmets. Abandoned Soviet air-defence base in Rohuneeme
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On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.
4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

On the Soviet Estonia tour we see the legacy of Soviet occupation in Tallinn and its surroundings. The tour reveals all the Soviet secrets there were behind the former Iron Curtain.

On the tour we take a spectacular drive along Tallinn’s coast to get a feel for the area’s natural beauty and fascinating maritime and soviet history! You’ll visit the Olympic Center built in Tallinn for the Moscow Olympics. You’ll hear how the yachting competitions were organised during soviet times.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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For pick-ups, the guide will always meet you at the main entrances, which are hotels and ports. The guide is usually dressed in blue with the Prangli Travel logo and will also have your contact number to call if you cannot find each other.

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Niguliste 2
10146 Tallinn, Estonia

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Freedom Square

Starting from the end of the story, we provide an introduction to the historical background of the soviet occupation of Estonia at the symbol of Estonian independence, the “Statue of Liberty,” centrally located in Freedom Square. On the Soviet tour, we will tell you about dramatic and humorous issues and memories (including pictures from the time), which will stay with us for the whole tour.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tallinn Song Festival Grounds

Heading towards the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds, we pass the former Headquarters of the KGB at the legendary Hotel Viru and buildings that represent Stalinist architecture in Tallinn. Stopping at the Song Festival Grounds, we will try to give you a feeling of the emotions that filled the stage in the late 1980s when the Singing Revolution took place here and the Estonian people sang themselves to freedom.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Maarjamae Memorial

Continuing the Soviet tour along the Eastern coast from Tallinn, we will tell you the controversial stories about the Memorial of Maarjamäe and the former Olympic Centre where the yachting for the Moscow Olympics took place in 1980. Soviet monuments are now exhibited in the History Museum’s Maarjamäe Palace. From Wednesday to Sunday we will visit this museum.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Viimsi

Following the coastline, which was partially closed as part of the border zone established during soviet times, we ending up at the peninsula of Viimsi. We take a walk to an abandoned air force base in the forest where strategic rockets were installed until the restoration of independence in Estonia in the early 1990s. Monday's and Tuesday's we will visit the Museum of Costal Folk instead of the History Museum’s Maarjamäe Palace. The Costal Folk Museum focuses on the multifaceted history and culture of the Estonian coastal people.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Tallinn TV Tower

On our way back to Tallinn city center, we will visit the Tallinn TV tower (also built in 1980 for the Moscow Olympics) to get to know more about the unbelievable building strategies employed by the Soviets, their censorship of the media, and the dangerous events when Estonia declared its independence in 1991. Our drive back to the city center also takes us through the biggest city district built in soviet times, a high-rise area of apartment blocks named Lasnamäe.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Soviet Heritage and History on Tallinn Coast Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8327P18

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Soviet Heritage and History on Tallinn Coast Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Explore Soviet Heritage and History on Tallinn Coast Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Soviet Heritage and History on Tallinn Coast Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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